Four-Stone Games: (Part II)

Four-Stone Games: (Part II)

<p> An English translation of the classic Chinese go textbook, <i>Sizi Pu</i>, written by go master Guo Bailing (c. 1587 - c. 1662). Guo also authored the well-known <i>Guanzi Pu</i>, a fabulous collection of yose and life-and-death problems, and <i>Sanzi Pu</i>, a study of three-stone handicap games. </p> <p> This book contains over 400 variations from Guo's research on four-stone handicap games. Many of the variations contain dozens of moves (occasionally more than 100), as a result of quarter-board or even half-board fights. Additional diagrams are supplemented by the translator for easier comprehension of further variations. </p> <p> In Guo's own words, "It is the author's intention to elucidate the countless variations and let people realize that they all follow the basic principles." </p> <p> Part I:<br> <ul> <li>Foreword</li> <li>Preface</li> <li>Mighty Cap Opening (66 variations)</li> <li>Big Pressure Beam Opening (111 variations)</li> </ul> 244 pages<br> </p> <br><br> <p> <b>Part II:</b><br> <ul> <b> <li>Attachment Opening (178 variations)</li> <li>High Corner Approach Opening (30 variations)</li> <li>Large-Knight Corner Approach Opening (54 variations)</li> </b> </ul> <br><br> </p> <p> Sensei's Library: http://senseis.xmp.net/?FourStoneGames Amazon author page: http://amazon.com/author/ruoshi<br> About the translator: http://senseis.xmp.net/?RuoshiSun </p>